[WINDOWS/LINUX][TOOL]Fire Toolbox V30.2

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blaacksheep

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Hi guys,

Using v.23 but not getting all the window to show.

Any help?
Cheers

Super app!!!

That looks like you have your font size set to 125% in Windows. The Toolbox doesn't deal with that well as you see. If you don't want to set your font size to the default 100%, the easiest thing to do is create another user account on your computer and use that when you need Toolbox.
 

CEPi

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That looks like you have your font size set to 125% in Windows. The Toolbox doesn't deal with that well as you see. If you don't want to set your font size to the default 100%, the easiest thing to do is create another user account on your computer and use that when you need Toolbox.

You Sir are top banana!! Thanks a lot, took some time to find the 125%!

All good now, thanks a lot :)
 

blaacksheep

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Anyone else get crash notices poping up all the time about Devs something or other? How to stop it?
It would be advantageous if you could be more specific about the error messages. Try to read them before they disappear. I know it's tough when they vanish before you get the chance to read them, but maybe you can find something that causes the error and repeat it a few times to read the message.
 
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spocko

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Hi All, I installed the GBoard (google keyboard) via the Toolbox, set as default, and enabled Voice Typing in Settings. Would anyone happen to have any ideas as to why my voice typing input would not be taking through the Google keyboard? Typing works fine then, but when I tick the microphone on the keyboard, no typing occurs as I speak. If I go back to the Fire Keyboard, the microphone works fine. I've deleted and downloaded from the PlayStore, same problem. Thanks!

I was also unable to get voice typing to work in GBoard. It does work in Swiftkey though, so I just switched to that.
 
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j1miroquai

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In the top right cornor of the Toolbox there is a icon that looks like a person click that to change what profile your modifing
I did that , but the thing is that when I change user and try to install google play services it gives me errors all the time....
For some reason it only goes through installing play services but only on one user (doesn`t matter which one btw)
 
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j1miroquai

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Yes but in both cases the error I get is
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j1miroquai

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Heres what i recommend:

• Go to the directory in the error "C:\Users\Dell-User\Downloads\FTB-V23.0_Portable\Fire Toolbox V23.0\bin\Google Services" and delete any Apk files in that directory

Then on the tablet uninstall the following apps for both profiles: (even though its failing for the second profile check anyways)

• Google Account Manager
• Google Services Framework
• Google Play Services
• Google Play Store

Then install Google Services (for both profiles) and see if the issue persists.
It worked.... Thank you very much
 

mtifford

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Just got a new HD 8, downloaded V23 and went to town on it. Everything went smoothly until I tried installing google services which gave me the same corrupt file error others have mentioned. Is there a current work around? I tried the side loading fix from back in the April discussions, but that didn't work.
 
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Rae020

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Hey, I have an Fire 10 HD, I've tried to download google services but has loading and it isn't actually downloading what do I do? I have also tried deleting the apk out of the folder
 
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maven33

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Google suddenly failed to refresh Google Play Services on my Fire8. It is needed by among us, for example ...

About a week ago I deleted and reinstalled Google with the current toolbox, it worked, but now I have the same google services error.

Which version and source should we use for sideload the services apk?
 
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mrkp89

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Greetings friend!

On some tablets, the Accounts activity is present and from here we can effectively remove accounts. However, it's been observed that a large majority of tablets are missing this activity. This unfortunately means we'd need to find an alternative method of removing accounts, and so far we've come up short. Hopefully something can be found soon.🤞

By the way, welcome to XDA! :D
Is there any new development on this front? I would also like to remove a Google account from my Fire. I am currently logged in with two accounts in the Play Store, one of which I no longer use. Thank you.
 
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Datastream33

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What's going on, guys? I hope everyone is having a great Friday so far!

Tonight, we have the release of V24.0 and let's just say that it packs a punch! So, without further ado... let's take a more detailed look at what the update has to offer!

The Notification Center​

Ah, the Notification Center... a returning tool from the Batch version of the Toolbox. However, unlike the version in the batch edition... this one doesn't crash the entire program and actually works! Anyway, let's talk about why this tool was added in the first place. The primary reason for this tools' addition is relaying of information in the easiest and most efficient way possible.

For example, in the last few previous releases we've had changes to the Toolbox Updater which prevented updates from being released through that medium. As a result, I've had some folks inform that they didn't know any updates were released. Well, using the Notification Center, a message can now be sent out to relay information about a new release.

In the Notification Center you'll see the subject of the message, the message, a timestamp of when the message was sent out and when you received it. You can also cycle through the notifications by clicking the < > buttons at the bottom left of the window, and next to that you'll see how many notifications are unread. In addition, The messages can also contain actions that can execute a command, or open a webpage (the Toolbox will show what website it wants to open, or what command is going to be executed, and will ask for your permission before doing so).

Overall, a nifty little tool that I hope will be extremely useful down the line!

Private DNS Anyone?​

As requested by a few of you lovely folks here on the forum, the Toolbox now supports changing the DNS servers your tablet uses (Unfortunately, only supported on new gen devices)! The best part is... when you change the DNS Resolver, the change is made globally! Meaning any WIFI network you connect to, or any profile you log in to, will use the specified DNS you've set. Pretty nifty if you ask me.

So far, you can change the DNS to any of the following providers:
  • Adguard
  • Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)
  • Google Public (8.8.8.8)
  • Default (ISP)
You'll find the wonderful option to change the DNS Resolver in the Networking tab for the Modify System Settings tool. Enjoy :D

P.S: I'd use the Adguard provider because it can help block ads as well... ;)

Taking Sideload Apps to a New Level with XAPK Support​

The wonderful and crafty .xapk format is used by third-party apk distribution websites such as ApkPure and Apkmirror to distribute apks and resources more effectively. However, because this format isn't officially recognized by Google they can be a little more tricky to install than traditional APKs, and require a lot more work to get going. Despite this, after a long time of figuring out how to accomplish installing these files... I'm proud to announce that the Toolbox now supports installing .xapks! Gone are the days of seeking out an apk version of an app. 🎉

Dealing With the "Update play services" Error​

As I'm sure some of you are aware, for whatever reason, Google Play Services keeps throwing an error asking users to update Play Services. However, when the notification is clicked it brings up the Play Store page for Play Services, and unfortunately it seems that the Update button is missing. It was soon discovered that manually sideloading the latest version of Play Services seems to fix the issue. Well, to combat this issue, the Toolbox is now capable of updating the Play Services app for you!

All you have to do is open the Toolbox, Execute the Google Services (Manage) subtool, and at the bottom you should an option to Update Play Services. The Toolbox will then check the currently installed version for Play Services and compare it to the version on the server. If the one on the server is newer than the currently installed one, then the Toolbox will present an update button that once clicked will download and install the newest version of Play Services automatically! Pretty cool, huh?

Manage Amazon Apps (Manually - Simple) Improvements​

Another requested feature? Heck... yes! Much like its Advanced counterpart... the manual simple subtool now takes into account what apps in the list have been disabled and will relocate them to the Restore list. This should help relay which apps are still enabled, and what apps can be restored. Making management a heck of a lot easier! Another cool change is that the console now retains all results instead of clearing the output after each operation, and the IMBd package name has been updated to the correct one.


Wait, that's not everything V24.0 has to offer! Take a look at the change log below for the full scoop!
Fire Toolbox V24.0 - Changelog

  • [Settings] Improved the speed of reading and writing setting changes.
  • [Settings] Added an option to toggle off and on the Notification Center in the Startup category.
  • [Tools] Added a brand new tool, the Notification Center!
  • [Modify System Settings] When restoring default settings, only the settings in the currently selected category will be restored instead of restoring all settings.
  • [Modify System Settings] Added the Networking tab, and a setting to change the DNS Resolver.
  • [Manage Amazon Apps] Apps that have already been disabled are now removed from the manual selection list (new gen only for now.
  • [Manage Amazon Apps] Added the Restore tab, and removed the debloat/restore radiobuttons.
  • [Manage Amazon Apps] The Console output is now retained, instead of cleared after every operation.
  • [Sideload Apps] The Toolbox now supports sideloading XAPK files!
  • [Power Options] Redesigned and improved the UI.
  • [Manage Amazon Apps] Fixed incorrect package name for IMBd TV.
  • [YouTube Clients] Updated all clients to the latest versions.
  • [Main Menu] Improved the look of the UI's buttons, and improved the update speed of the Tool Descriptions.
  • [Hybrid Apps] Updated the download links for Disney+.
  • [Theming] Fixed a bug that prevented Main Menu from adopting the Toolbox's current theme sometimes on launch.
  • [Google Services (Manage)] Add an option to update the Play Services app.

Ready to download V24.0? Head on over to the Downloads' section of the OP, or you can upgrade from a previous version to V24.0 using the Toolbox Updater!

With everything else out of the way, I'd like to say that this community is such a blessing, as I've been able to meet some really cool and awesome people through it. I just want to take a little time and let you guys know that I truly appreciate the support and interactions I've with each one of you... It really means a lot to me! In addition, HUGE THANKS GOES OUT TO THE LOVELY DONATORS!! I really do APPRECIATE it and I feel so blessed! THANKS AGAIN!!

Well, that's all I've got for now. I sincerely hope you enjoy V24.0, and please continue to have a wonderful day/night! :D
 

maven33

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Thanks. Tested version V24, but there are no updates found for google play services?
Installed: Google Play Services 21.36.14
Error: Google Play services won't run unless you update Google Play services
 
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paulri

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I just updated to v. 24. Thanks for continuing to maintain this software.

My Amazon Fire tablet hasn't been updated in months. The version on my tablet is FireOS 7.3.1.8; build date of Jan 2021 (the latest updated OS I can download from amazon, is 7.3.2.1). I have seen a page here that explains how to manually update (just using the System Updates gets me the "check for updates failed" message): https://www.lifewire.com/update-kindle-fire-tablet-2740669 But even manually moving the update file gets me the same error message.

Can the toolbox be used to get the tablet to update itself (I'm not talking about the toolbox itself being updated)?
 

Rae020

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I just updated to v. 24. Thanks for continuing to maintain this software.

My Amazon Fire tablet hasn't been updated in months. The version on my tablet is FireOS 7.3.1.8; build date of Jan 2021 (the latest updated OS I can download from amazon, is 7.3.2.1). I have seen a page here that explains how to manually update (just using the System Updates gets me the "check for updates failed" message): https://www.lifewire.com/update-kindle-fire-tablet-2740669 But even manually moving the update file gets me the same error message.

Can the toolbox be used to get the tablet to update itself (I'm not talking about the toolbox itself being updated)?
 

Rae020

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I actually had to factory reset my tablet yesterday to get it to update because I was getting the same error🥲 hopefully you find a better solution.
 

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    New Platform, Who 'Dis?​



    How's it going guys?

    I sincerely hope everyone had a fantastic weekend, and all the mothers out there had a fantastic Mother's Day!

    I've got something so exciting to share with you, and I can't wait to share all the details! So, let's not dilly dally and jump right into the announcement!


    🎉🎉🎉The Linux Python port is finally ready to be released!! 🎉🎉🎉

    pyftb_V1.0_beta.png
    I'm so excited to finally share the port with you all! So, in true fashion, let's get started with the port background!

    The Extremely Interesting Port Background​

    For the longest time, the Toolbox has been a Windows only application. As you all know, it started out as a simple batch file and then was shifted to Visual Basic back in 2020. In the Visual Basic announcement post, I stated that I'd code the Toolbox in a way that would allow it to run under Wine for those of you who were running Linux. Well at the time I knew nothing about Linux, and was naive to think that I could just change code around and it would magically run on Linux easy peasy. Surprise, surprise it wasn't that easy! So, the Linux port was thrown on the back burner.

    A year or so later I started learning Linux, and fell it love with it. I decided to take my new experience and run with it. So, I started looking into ways I could port the Toolbox to Linux. I tried so many different methods, but none of them stuck with me. I had the problem of building up a prototype but then dumping it in exchange for trying something new. This is partially why it took so long for the port to be released, could never settle on just one platform.

    Some time in 2022, I came across PySimpleGUI while learning the Python programming language and instantly fell in love with it. So, development started, and the rest is history. Pretty exciting stuff right? My main point to this section is to come clean on why it took so long for the port to be released. So, I'd like to take a second and just apologize for taking so long. You guys have been patiently waiting, and I can't thank you enough for your godly patience. Better late then never, right? right?

    Linux Base Compatibilities?​

    When testing, we mainly targeted Debian based distros, primarily KDE Neon and Mint. We're not exactly sure how well the Toolbox will play with other derivatives, so if you're on an RPM, Fedora, RHEL, openSUSE, etc base then please let us know how the Toolbox works with your distro! We're very curious! Also, a HUGE shout out goes to my good friend @blaacksheep for taking time out of his day just to test the alpha builds! Your reports have massively helped during development and I can't thank you enough! You're the man as always! :D


    What Will I Need to Run the Toolbox?​

    The Toolbox does have a few dependencies that must be resolved before the Toolbox will function:

    NameWhy It's RequiredRequired VersionType
    Python 3Execute the Toolbox's scripts.3.10+package (obtained using package manager)
    Pip 3Download and install dependency modules.23.0.0+package
    TKinterDependency GUI toolkit for PySimpleGUI.Anypackage
    ImageTK (Pillow)Modify/use Pillow image objects in PySimpleGUI.Anypackage
    PySimpleGUIGUI framework.Anypip module (obtained using pip3)
    tqdmShow download progress bars.Anypip module
    requestsDownload data from the internet.Anypip module
    PillowResize images given by the user for display in the GUI.Anypip module

    Let's Talk About The Installer!​

    In order to make the installation process as seamless as possible, we've cooked up an installer that should ease the installation process! The Installer is designed to check for, and even install (pip modules only) dependencies, inform of the Toolbox's Privacy Policy/Terms of Use, extract and install the latest TB build, and create menu/desktop shortcuts! Very cool, yes?

    However, much like the Toolbox, the installer is still in beta. You may come across some bugs/issues that could impact the overall experience. If you do happen to come across any while using the Installer please let us know so that we can squash that bug asap, and create a better experience!

    Download

    While in Beta, I'd like to heavy push the installer so that we can get it to stable along with the Toolbox. So, for now, the only download option will be the installer. Once the Toolbox and the Installer are both stable a portable option will be available. However, if you really need a portable version please PM and I'll send you the link.

    VersionInstaller (.exe)
    V1.0 (Beta)Download

    Bugs/Issues​

    The Toolbox (and it's installer) is currently in the beta stages. It's not 100% caught up to the Windows version, so there may be some missing features. You may also encounter some bugs/issues that may impact the overall experience. If you do come across any, please, please let us know about them so they may be fixed. When reporting a bug please provide the following info:
    • What Linux distro are you on?
    • What tablet do you have? (please provide the tablet's name, it's generation, FireOS version)
    • What tool did the error occur in, and what process caused the error to occur?
    • Is there any error output when running the Toolbox in a Terminal?
    • What Python3/Pip3 version are you running?
    • Do you have a screenshot of the error?
    Any further information would be extremely helpful. By helping squash bugs, you're making sure the experience that much better for not only you, but also for your fellow peers. :D

    Notes​

    • If the Toolbox gets stuck on the "The Toolbox is starting the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)" screen for more then 30 seconds you may need to grant execute permissions to the adb binary file in the "Fire Toolbox V1.0\adb\unix\" directory. Once granted, close out of the Toolbox and re-launch it.

    • While the Toolbox is written in Python, it is not open-source (yet). Perhaps it will be some time in the future, but as of now it will be closed-source. Thank you so much for your understanding.

    • The port may not run on Windows. My primary focus was on Linux, but it's a possibility that one day it will.

    On an entirely different note, a new update is being developed for the Windows version. I understand that the Automate methods are somewhat of a headache right now, so that's being looked into. Are there any other issues/bugs you guys feel need to be addressed with the Windows version? Please do let me know!

    Well, that's all for now folks! Hopefully you're all having a terrific Wednesday so far! Love you all, and I'll catch you on the flipside! Peace.✌️
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    Hi @Datastream33

    I've got another error report to make. After the update of FTB Linux to V1.1 I'm now getting this "failed to sideload the debugger due to an error" message upon program startup, and doesn't continue after that. The message window contains
    View attachment 5922423

    From the error, it seems that the path got truncated somehow to V1.1/bin/AmazonDebugger/AmazonDebugger.apk instead of Fire Toolbox V1.1/bin/AmazonDebugger/AmazonDebugger.apk. That's the install directory and somehow the whitespaces in the file path got lost. I verified that the apk is present in the directory.

    Can you take a look?

    EDIT: This only happens when I connect 'douglas' to FTB Linux V1.1. There's no such error when 'onyx' is connected. My workaround for now is to transfer the apk and install it on the tablet.
    Greetings!

    Great catch my friend. The Toolbox originally wasn't going to support spaces in the root directory path (as you pointed out in the error message - the spaces weren't handled properly resulting in a broken path). However, @blaacksheep being the good guy that is, highly recommended that it should. Had to rewrite some tools but in the end the root directory now supports spaces. However, it seems I missed the path conversion for the debugger installation function. The issue has been fixed and an update has been released. :D

    Yeah, douglas runs FireOS 5 which requires the debugger to be installed before the Toolbox can interact fully with the device. It allows us to hide packages, and perform some other interactions that wouldn't be possible without it. I'm starting to wonder if there's an equivalent for other FireOS versions that can be used to disable the protected packages on FireOS 7. Can't remember how we obtained the FireOS 5 one though.

    I'd like to sincerely apologize for my late response. Glad to see you were able to find a workaround though!

    Again, thank you so much for the report! By the way, how are things going with the port on your end? Is everything functional (besides the debugger failing to install)?
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    Have you tried to just copy your ebooks over to the appropriate folder as you would photos or any other files. Not sure what folder they belong in but that should work. It it doesn't work this should give you a clue as to why you are getting errors with calibre.

    thank you--that worked!! the issue, then, seems to have been something with calibre...!!!!
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    Hello i got a a Fire HD 10 Plus (11. Genration) for my kids.
    I downloaded the Fire toolbox and installed the Nova Launcher.

    All is finde. By rebooting the System the Nova launcher doesn´t launc automatically.
    Can i change this or is it normal?

    Or ist there another way to get the Nova Launcher start automatically?

    Hijack Launcher (Any Launcher?)​

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    Fire Toolbox V30.2
    All-In-One Toolbox for Fire Tablets!





    Introduction.png


    The Fire Toolbox is a collection of useful ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tweaks that can be applied to Amazon's Fire Tablets. The Toolbox project aims to help users fully customize and unlock the full potential of their tablets by putting all the power into their hands.
    The Toolbox doesn't touch the system partition meaning all changes made can be reversed either through the tools/subtools themselves or through a factory reset. This means the Toolbox does NOT void your warranty.

    Compatibility.png


    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FIREOS 7.3.2.2+ AND THE TOOLBOX (PLEASE READ)

    If your tablet is running FireOS 7.3.2.2 or above please note that some functions of the Toolbox may not work due to new restrictions in the new firmware. The following tools either do not work or have limited functionality:

    • OTA Updates - OTAs can no longer be disabled.
    • Manage Amazon Apps - Some system apps can no longer be disabled.

    We're looking into workarounds to the issues detailed above. Please keep an eye on the forum for further development.

    Device Name:
    Generation:
    Amazon Fire 7 (2022)
    12​
    Amazon Fire 10/10+ (2021)
    11​
    Amazon Fire 8/8+ (2020)
    10​
    Amazon Fire 10 (2019)
    9​
    Amazon Fire 7 (2019)
    9​
    Amazon Fire 8 (2018)
    8​
    Amazon Fire 10 (2017)
    7​
    Amazon Fire 8 (2017)
    7​
    Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
    7​
    Amazon Fire HD8 (2016)
    6​
    Amazon Fire HD10 (2015)
    5​
    Amazon Fire HD8 (2015)
    5​
    Amazon Fire HD7 (2015)
    5​
    Amazon Fire HD7 (2014)
    4​
    Amazon Fire HD6 (2014)
    4​

    In this forum, you may hear the word "generation" being used when talking about Fire Tablets. Just know that "generation" effectively means the same as "what year was the tablet manufactured?". This may seem confusing and as a result a reference table has been provided for you below.

    screenshot-2020-12-15-174539-jpg.5158661


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    Getting the Toolbox up and running with your tablet is surprisingly a very easy procedure. The only thing required is for you to enable Developer Options and ADB on your tablet. So, without further ado, let's get started.

    At this point, please read the section below, and make sure to follow the correct guide that is made for your tablet on how to set up the device so it works with the Toolbox.

    FIRE HD 7, 8, 10 (2018 - 2022) Guide:
    Before purchasing the tablet:
    • Make sure you uncheck the "Link device to your Amazon account to simplify setup" box before Adding to Cart. (See this screenshot, credits go to @ancientrael)

      if the box remains checked, your tablet will automatically update to the latest version of FireOS the second it auto-connects to your wifi.
    Booting the tablet for the first time:
    • Wait for your tablet to fully boot up for the first time (may take a few seconds to minutes).
    • When it boots, it will ask you for the language you'd like the OS to use. Select your prefered language.
    • Tapping the blue arrow at the bottom of the screen, you'll be asked to connect to a WIFI network.
    • Select ANY network from the list (even if you don't know the password).
    • Once it asks for the password, tap the "Cancel" button and it will take you to the previous screen with the Wifi networks.
    • At the bottom of the screen, you should now see a "Skip Setup" button, go ahead and tap that.
    • It will now ask if you're sure you want to skip fire setup. Just tap "Skip" once more.
    • You should immeditely be thrown into Fire Launcher. You're now ready to enable USB/ADB Debugging.
    Enabling USB Debugging:
    • Turn on your tablet and go to Settings > Device Options > About Fire Tablet and tap on the Serial Number until you unlock Developer Options.
    • Press the back button and find the new Developer Options and toggle it on.
    • Scroll down till you find USB Debugging and enable it.
    Setting up the drivers:
    If you are on Windows 10 or Windows 11 you do NOT need to following this guide because Windows will setup the needed drivers by default automatically. All you need to do is plug your tablet in and Windows will take care of the rest. Please wait until these drivers are fully installed before laucnhing the Toolbox for the first time.
    • Download the latest version of the Toolbox from the Downloads section of this page and install it onto your PC.
    • Plug your tablet into the computer, and Windows will start installing the MTP drivers. It will also attempt to install the ADB driver but will fail. (This is normal and to be expected)
    • Launch the Toolbox, and it should detect your Windows version and inform you that further driver setup is required. It will then ask you if you'd like the Toolbox to download and install the drivers.
    • Click the "Yes" button, wait for the download to finish and follow the driver setup. If this for some reason doesn't work, please follow this guide to manually install the drivers.
    • At this point, If drivers are setup properly... the Toolbox will inform you that the "device isn't authorized. Please authorize your device now."
    • On your tablet, you should see a new prompt asking if you want to Allow USB Debugging and should show the computer's RSA key fingerprint. Tick the box that says "Always allow from the computer" and hit ok.
    That's it, the Toolbox should recognize your tablet and will take you to the main menu. Enjoy!

    FIRE HD 6, 7, 8, 10 (2014 - 2017) Guide:
    Before purchasing the tablet:
    • Make sure you uncheck the "Link device to your Amazon account to simplify setup" box before Adding to Cart. (See this screenshot, credits go to @ancientrael)

      if the box remains checked, your tablet will automatically update to the latest version of FireOS the second it auto-connects to your wifi.
    Booting the tablet for the first time:
    • Wait for your tablet to fully boot up for the first time (may take a few seconds to minutes).
    • When it boots, it will ask you for the language you'd like the OS to use. Select your prefered language.
    • Tapping the blue arrow at the bottom of the screen, you'll be asked to connect to a WIFI network.
    • Select ANY network from the list (even if you don't know the password).
    • Once it asks for the password, tap the "Cancel" button and it will take you to the previous screen with the Wifi networks.
    • At the bottom of the screen, you should now see a "Skip Setup" button, go ahead and tap that.
    • It will now ask if you're sure you want to skip fire setup. Just tap "Skip" once more.
    • You should immeditely be thrown into Fire Launcher. You're now ready to enable ADB Debugging.
    Enabling ADB Debugging:
    • Turn on your tablet and go to Settings > Device Options and tap on the Serial Number until you unlock Developer Options.
    • Find the new Developer Options and toggle it on.
    • Scroll down till you find ADB Debugging and enable it.
    Setting up the drivers:
    If you are on Windows 10 or Windows 11 you do NOT need to following this guide because Windows will setup the needed drivers by default automatically. All you need to do is plug your tablet in and Windows will take care of the rest. Please wait until these drivers are fully installed before laucnhing the Toolbox for the first time.
    • Download the latest version of the Toolbox from the Downloads section of this page and install it onto your PC.
    • Plug your tablet into the computer, and Windows will start installing the MTP drivers. It will also attempt to install the ADB driver but will fail. (This is normal and to be expected)
    • Launch the Toolbox, and it should detect your Windows version and inform you that further driver setup is required. It will then ask you if you'd like the Toolbox to download and install the drivers.
    • Click the "Yes" button, wait for the download to finish and follow the driver setup. If this for some reason doesn't work, please follow this guide to manually install the drivers.
    • At this point, If drivers are setup properly... the Toolbox will inform you that the "device isn't authorized. Please authorize your device now."
    • On your tablet, you should see a new prompt asking if you want to Allow USB Debugging and should show the computer's RSA key fingerprint. Tick the box that says "Always allow from the computer" and hit ok.
    That's it, the Toolbox should recognize your tablet and will take you to the main menu. Enjoy!

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    • ADB Shell - Spawn a Unix shell that can be used to communicate with the device and execute commands.
    • Custom Launcher - Replace Fire Launcher with a custom launcher.
    • Enable Widget Support - Enable widgets on supported launchers.
    • Custom Sounds - Set custom sounds for notifications, lock/unlock events, low battery, and more!
    • Density Modifier - Change the value of pixels per inch to either decrease or increase resolution.
    • Restore Default Density - Restore the factory default density.
    • Google Assistant - Replace Amazon Alexa with Google Assistant.
    • Google Services - Install Google Services and the Play Store.
    • Google Services (Manage)
    • Add/Remove Google Accounts
    • Clear Data/Cache for Play Services
    • Uninstall Play Services
    • Hybrid Apps - Sideload Amazon Appstore apps without having the Appstore enabled.
    • Keyboard and Input - Manage other input methods and install custom keyboards.
    • Lockscreen Wallpaper - Replace the lockscreen's wallpaper with a custom one.
    • Manage Amazon Apps - Manage the Amazon apps installed on your tablet.
    • Hide/disable Amazon Apps - Hide and Disable Amazon apps through presets or manually select apps.
    • Restore Amazon Apps - Completely restore every Amazon app or manually select apps to restore.
    • Modify System Settings -
    • Power Options - Reboot, shutdown, reboot into recovery, or reboot the tablet into bootloader mode.
    • Parental Controls Hide - Installs a service that auto-dismisses messages from Parental Controls.
    • Privacy Controls - Disable telemetry collection of app usage data, interest based ads, etc.
    • Push and Pull
    • Push - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet.
    • Pull - Retrieve files from your tablet and transfer them to your computer.
    • Remove Lockscreen Ads - Remove ads from the lockscreen.
    • Screen Capturing - Record the device's screen, or capture a screenshot.
    • Sideload Apps - Install APKs from sources outside of the Amazon Appstore.
    • System Backup
    • Backup - Create a backup of the current system configuration.
    • Restore - Restore system configuration from a previously created backup.
    • User Management (8th gen and above)
    • Create a User - Create a new user.
    • Delete a User - Delete a toolbox created user.
    • Switch Users - Switch the current user to a different Toolbox created user.
    • YouTube Clients - Install third-party Youtube clients.

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    *Linux:
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    * While in Beta, I'd like to heavy push the installer so that we can get it to stable along with the Toolbox. So, for now, the only download option will be the installer. Once the Toolbox and the Installer are both stable a portable option will be available. However, if you really need a portable version please PM me and I'll send you the link.​

    Other Downloads:
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    Custom Navigation Bar Icons​
    Navigation Bar Modifier​
    Toolbox Changelogs​
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    My Home Button isn't working after using the Custom Launcher Tool?
    Due to the way the process works, it alters your navigation bar's home key to send a key event that can be picked up by Automate. Once Automate reads this event, it launches your custom launcher automatically.
    However, if the flow in Automate isn't running, the navbar key will not work, and nothing will happen when it's tapped. To fix this, either open Automate and start the "Launcher Invoker" flow again, or execute the Custom Launcher tool in the Toolbox, click the ":" icon (upper-right) to show the Tool Options panel, and click the "Restore Navigation Bar" button to restore the stock layout.

    Google Family Link won't work on my tablet?
    Unfortuently, no matter how hard we try, we still haven't been able to get Family Link to work correctly on the tablets. The Family Link app fails to install, and the Child account refuses to login. No matter what we tried, we couldn't get a Child account to work on the tablets.
    We believe this has to do with missing dependecies, and the tablets not being certified through Google's Play Protect platform. We're still activly looking into getting the issue resolved. Until then, it's recommended that you use an alternative such as Amazon's FreeTime, Eyezy, or another third-party family managing software.

    How can I remove a Google Account from my tablet?
    Because of the missing accounts section in the Settings app it will be a little more difficult to remove Google Accounts directly from the tablet. The easiest way that I've found is to visit this page: https://myaccount.google.com/security, sign-in to your Google Account, scroll down to "Your Devices" and click the "Manage devices" button. From the list of devices find your tablet and in the upper right-corner click the 3-dot icon and from the list select "Sign out".

    Can the Toolbox be used to root my tablet?
    Primarly, rooting a Fire Tablet requires the user to open the back of the device and short out a certain point on the motherboard. The Toolbox has been designed for folks who'd rather not bark down this alley. It uses the power of ADB to make changes, and is meant to be an alternative to rooting. In summery, the Toolbox isn't designed to root.

    The Toolbox is being marked as a virus?
    This is likely because the Toolbox (and it's installer) aren't signed with a software license. This freaks Windows out because it sees that there is no publisher, and as a result it displays a warning (smartscreen). In addition, some anti-viruses might also flag the Toolbox as a virus simply because the build is relatively new and there is no record of it in the anti-viruses database, resulting in a false positve.
    As always, I take your security and privacy VERY seriously! If you do not feel safe with installing the Toolbox due to virus concerns, I respect and support your decision. It is always up to the user and their judgment! :D
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    I'd also like to take the time to acknowledge today as a very special day for this project! Today marks the 3RD YEAR anniversary of the project!!! 😄 🎉🎉

    It seems like only yesterday, that the first version of the Toolbox was released! It's just crazy to think that it all started in 2019, as a very simple batch file program designed solemnly to remove lock screen ads, and has grown into what it is today! If you're interested in what started it all, I'd highly recommend checking out this post. It dives a little more into the Toolbox's background and it's beginnings!

    I just wanted to THANK YOU all from the bottom of my heart for making the last 3 years so memorable! If it wasn't for the amazing support and this wonderful community, the project would've died a long time ago! You guys are the fuel that feeds the Toolbox's development!

    Through this project, I've gotten to meet some wonderful people that I'd consider to be good friends:
    @Davy49, @Tailborn, @Falcon342, @blaacksheep, and of course you (the one reading this)!

    So, where does the Toolbox go from here? Well, I suppose the next step would be to bring the Toolbox to more platforms! Currently, the Toolbox is being ported to other platforms using the Python programming language, and PySimpleGUI. I've also been asked if the Toolbox Python port will ever become open-source, and I think the answer is most likely yes. Big things are planned for the Toolbox this year, and I hope you'll join me on this journey!

    HERE'S TO THE TOOLBOX'S 3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! 👏:D
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    Last edited 9-30-2022

    A lot has changed since I first posted this. Toolbox has been updated to v29.0 and now has a new method of replacing the Fire Launcher, DNS66 is only a delaying tactic and doesn't stop updates in all cases, and the Lockscreen Ad removal process in the old FTB v9.2 still works to remove the ads. I leave the post up, but understand that it's just for reference as a starting point for you to explore these things.


    What to do about F/W v. 7.3.2.2

    So your Fire tablet has the latest firmware update on it (v7.3.2.2) and Fire Toolbox won't do what it's supposed to. All is not lost. I've collected some workarounds that will keep Amazon at bay. The three main problems are:

    1) You can't stop Automatic updates.

    2) You can't get rid of the lockscreen ads.

    3) You hate the Amazon Launcher, but Amazon won't let you change it permanently.


    Once those three problems are addressed, you pretty much have your tablet back. The Toolbox will still work for all the other things you want modify. First, get your tablet set up with Toolbox, install Google Services, and install the launcher you want. (Make sure to select "Enable Widget Support".) We'll take care of the Amazon Launcher later. So let's get started with the 3 main problems.

    1) Automatic updates.

    This method is far from perfect and has sometimes allowed updates to somehow slip by. The only other way to do this that I know is to use an app blocking firewall and block the update apps. I chose this method because it doesn't require a 'training period' to train the app on what to block and what to let through. Also, if you've already got lockscreen ads in your tablet's cache, this will not remove them. This method must be in place before you first connect to WiFi for the lockscreen ad blocking to work.

    We need to stop the tablet from contacting Amazon to update it's firmware. We can no longer disable the service that does this, BUT, we can interfere with it's ability to contact the server from which it gets its updates. On a computer, we would modify the hosts file and block the addresses of the update servers. On an Android device, we need root access to do that, but there is an alternate way of adding things to the hosts file - with a VPN. We'll use a free and open source ad blocking VPN app to do this. The app is called DNS66 and it's available through F-Droid. You need to make sure this is always running to be protected from updates. Luckily, android has a feature to assist us in this. It's called "Always On VPN" and we need another app to access the hidden setting for this. We'll use "Activity Launcher" to get to this setting. Activity Launcher is available from Google's Play Store.

    It turns out that using Activity Launcher to change this hidden setting does nothing more than give you an extra notification that your VPN is off. It doesn't stop traffic, so it's useless. Besides, my tablet has taken to turning the "Always On VPN" setting back off every time I boot. (Thanks Amazon!) Activity Launcher is still useful for finding settings that Amazon doesn't see fit to include. It also makes desktop shortcuts to those settings if you wish.

    Download DNS66 to your computer from f-droid.org or from the attached file, copy it to your tablet and install it. Also go to the Play Store and install Activity Launcher. Finally, get the Amzn_Blcklist.txt that's attached to this post and copy that to your tablet. The blocklist file must remain on your tablet, so put it somewhere where it won't get deleted. I suggest in the root of your internal storage. (/storage/emulated/0)

    Open DNS66. There are a couple settings that must be changed. On the Start tab, turn on "Watch Connection". (All 3 switches should now be on.)
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    Now go to the Hosts tab. Tap the "+" in the lower-right. Under Title, type "Amazon Blocklist". Tap the paper clip on the next line. Navigate to the Amzn_Blocklist.txt file you downloaded earlier and select it. Now tap "Done" in the upper-right. You should now have the first and last entry on the displayed list selected.
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    Now go to the Apps tab. Turn on "Show System Apps". Tap the gear under the Show System Apps switch and select "No Apps". All the switches below that should now be off.
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    You can optionally set your own DNS servers on the next screen if you'd like. I like to turn on Custom DNS Servers, deselect the German ones that are pre-selected, and then turn on the last two servers (CloudFlare).
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    This can also be done with Toolbox making this step unnecessary. Now go back to the Start tab. Tap "Start". It will notify you that it wants to connect to a VPN. Tap Yes or OK and allow it.

    Quick note: Do not use the Toolbox DNS changer in Modify System Settings AND the DNS66 Custom DNS setting together. This will cause connectivity to fail. I use DNS66 and not Toolbox's DNS changer. Having the Custom DNS Servers set ins DNS66, and using the Toolbox DNS changer simultaneously caused me hours of grief trying to figure out why Google couldn't connect!

    Now Launch Activity Launcher. Tap the magnifying glass in the upper-right. Enter "VPN". One setting should appear called "VPN". Tap it. Tap the gear on the end of the DNS66 line. Turn on Always-on VPN. Turning on the other switch makes Google Services think you are disconnected, so leave that one off. Step one accomplished.

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    Notes:

    DNS66 takes several seconds before it gets started when you first boot, so it is possible that the tablet will make a DNS query for the update server or the lockscreen ad server before it loads. Best practice is to turn off WiFi before you power down or reboot.

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    2) Lockscreen Ads.


    Toolbox v29.0 now takes care of lockscreen ads!


    It turns out, that blocking those update servers also blocks your tablet from getting any lockscreen
    ads! No further action is needed. I stopped investigating this because I chose to disable the lockscreen completely. If you want to do that, you can do it in Toolbox, or in Activity Launcher that you just installed. Launch Activity Launcher. Tap the magnifying glass. Type in "screenlock". Now tap the last item (.password.ScreenLockSuggestionActivity). Select None and you're done.



    Notes:

    It has come to my attention that when disabling your PIN, it may still ask you for a PIN by Parental Controls for some settings or activities. I would suggest if you're going to disable your PIN, to first set it to something simple like 0000, reboot it, and then disable the PIN. That way you'll know what PIN you set if it suddenly asks you next month for your PIN.

    Another way to disable lockscreen ads is detailed Here.

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    3) Amazon Launcher.


    New: Toolbox v29 has remediated most of the difficulties in replacing the launcher. Always check that you have the latest version of Toolbox. I'll leave the rest of the post up to inspire ideas.


    The latest version of Toolbox (v 28.1) has a new tool called 'Custom Navbar Key'. This method uses Automate to automatically replace the Home button every time you reboot. It works rather nicely. I leave this section posted for completeness and to facilitate experimentation on other choices.

    The way we're going to get rid of the Amazon Launcher is by not calling it! We're going to replace the Home button with another button that we can map to any launcher we'd like. This isn't a perfect solution, but it is FREE. If you're willing to spend a couple bucks, you can purchase a more configurable gesture navigation app with more features, but this is FREE, so maybe you can accept it's shortcomings. I'll keep this post updated with other navbar replacements that people suggest.

    Go to the Play Store. Get and install "One Button Navigation". Launch it. It will want you to turn on Accessability Service for it. Follow the on-screen instructions and turn on "One Button Navigation Bar". You'll see your new nav button at the bottom of the screen. I like to adjust the width down to a dot, like the button it's replacing, but that's up to you. I also like to make the background black and the botton bright yellow so that I'm reminded it's running. Set up the background and button colors as you like them. Yeah, I know the ads in this are obtrusive, but you'll never see them once it's set up. Also DNS66 will block the ads if you install that first.
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    Next tap the Action tab. Tap "Single Click". Scroll down and select "Launch Application...". Select the launcher that you installed with Toolbox here. In my case, it was Nova 7. (Google updated the Nova version that Toolbox installed.) Now you can set any other actions you'd like for the new button.
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    I didn't want anything additional, so I made the gestures similar to the original buttons. This is all up to you. You can reverse them or set additional functionality to the button. I ended up with a new navbar that covers the original navbar (the one with the home button that brings up the Amazon Launcher). I now have a button that when pressed, takes me to my launcher. When I swipe it left, it goes back a screen. When I swipe it right, it shows the recents. I spent a lot of time with other navbar replacements and this is the minimalist replacement that works best for me. YMMV. Before someone complains that it doesn't work in landscape mode, I'm not the developer. You should rate it and leave a comment for him! This is the best I could find that does what I want for FREE.

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    I'll edit this post with your suggestions for better solutions to these problems and keep a list of navbar replacements that people suggest at the end so you can find what works best for you.


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    Some Suggested Navigation Bar replacements:
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    One Button Navigation Bar by Nu-Kob (PlayStore)

    Pie Control by coolAce (PlayStore)

    Simple Control by coolAce (PlayStore)



    DNS66 is available from F-Droid.org (dated March 26, 2021)
    Activity Launcher is available from APKMirror.com (dated March 21,2022)
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    What's going on, guys?

    I sincerely hope everyone is doing good, and having a wonderful December so far!

    Today marks the release of V26.0 of the Toolbox! So, without further ado... let's take a look at what this release has to offer!

    Welcome, Welcome, Welcome... Screen!​

    You know, every time I run a build for the first time I go through the Theme Selector, then the Tour, and then the Welcome Screen. I just think to myself "this is just a mess" - so in this update I thought I'd focus on improving it and making it better. I started by re-designing the Welcome Screen and doing my best to link all three tools into something that looked visually appealing. Now, in a tabbed interface you'll find the Setup Tour in the very first tab, Theme Selection (with a new UI) in the second, Installation Management in the third, and finally in the fourth the Changelog.

    Now let's talk specifically about the Installation Management tool. This bad boy now has the ability to read installations from directories other than the default (localappdata\Datastream). So, if you've got your installations in a custom location, and you'd like to manage them, it's now possible to point the path to that location. This should help make managing installations a lot easier!

    Custom Launchers on FireOS 7.3.2.2​

    As some of you may know, I bit the bullet and updated my tablet to the latest version of FireOS... to the dreaded 7.3.2.2. This update, from what I heard, caused the Custom Launcher and disabling OTAs tools to no longer function and after updating, I soon discovered that it was indeed the case. I then tried everything I could think and well really didn't turn up any valuable workarounds... until I tried the method we'd been using on older gen devices... and it worked! Of course, just like on the older gens, it has the drawback of being removed every time the device is rebooted. However, it's the only method I could find, so it's better than nothing, right?

    Anyway, while coding it in I decided to take the liberty of also clean up the code, and the UI a bit. What's cool is the tool will now read what generation your tablet is, and display what methods are available to use. You'll also find that the initial method selection UI is a lot more usable compared to its previous iteration.

    Change the Timeout for the Display?​

    Ah, the latest addition to the General group in the Modify System Settings tool. This subtool not only allows you to alter the timeout to traditional values, but also allows you to set a custom timeout. Want your screen to sleep after 24 hours of inactivity? This one's for you folks who want to extend the timeout as much as you can. Just be careful, it may cause a burn-in if your tablet's screen remains on the same screen for too long!

    Let's Talk Linux Port Stuff​

    I guess the point of this section is to ask you guys if you're ok with updates to the VB version being slowed down, so I can focus more on the port? I'd also like to address a common question I get asked about it being open-source. Right now, I'm planning on it being closed-source for now. However, I am planning on making it open-source when I feel like the time is right. Please be patient! So, let's get back to the original question... are you guy's ok if I shift primary focus to the port?


    Wait, that's not everything! If you're interested in everything that's changed... please take a look at the changelog below:
    Version 26.0 - Changelog

    [Welcome Screen]
    • Updated the user interface.
    • Added better installation detection to the Installation Management subtool.
    • You can now specify what directory the Installation Management subtool will scan to detect installations.
    • Improved the look of the Theme Selector.
    • Fixed a bug causing the Startup Tour to not load tools correctly.
    [Device Information]
    • Fixed chipset information not displaying for some tablets due to a renamed string in getprop.
    [Theme Selector]
    • Moved the Theme Selector to the Welcome Screen.
    [Custom Launcher]
    • Improved the UI.
    • Made significant improvements to the code, and fixed various bugs/issues.
    • Added Re-route Homekey option for tablets running FireOS 7.3.2.2+.
    [Modify System Settings]
    • Added the ability to change the "Display Timeout" to the General tab.
    • You can now set a custom Display Timeout of up to 24 hours.
    [Lockscreen Management]
    • Improved the warning regarding the Pattern security type.
    [Hybrid Apps]
    • Updated Disney+, and Netflix to the latest versions.
    [Manage Amazon Apps]
    • When restoring from a debloat list, it now displays the proper header and message.

    Ready to download V26.0? Head on over to the Download's section of the OP. By the way, because of some directory changes to the bin folder... the update will not show up in the Updater. It must be installed via the Installer or extracted from the Portable release.

    Ok, my favorite part about of these release posts... sharing appreciation for you awesome folks! I just wanted to say I'm so blessed to be a part of the wonderful community over here on XDA. You guys are incredible people and in fact... this is perhaps the one place I've been on that I don't see negativity or people bullying one another. You guys are just AMAZING and I wanted to let you know that I appreciate everyone's support! Furthermore, you guys are what keep this project going, and it wouldn't be where it is today without you guys! So please pat yourself on the back - you deserve it!

    Also, I'd like to place the limelight on my good friends @blaacksheep, and of course @Falcon342. I just can't express how much I appreciate all you've done for this thread! I haven't had the time to get on here because of work and when I come on the forum I see you guys helping out and answering questions. I really do appreciate the time and effort you two have put into being so freaking helpful! However, I've got to be honest, I'm extremely sad because I feel like I'm not doing enough. I'm sure you guys would like a little help (I'm gonna try harder to be more active on here when I can to hopefully help you guys out). Anyway, thank you guys again!! I really do appreciate it!!!!

    Also, don't think I forgot about you donators! I just want to say I'm so honored that you'd donate your hard-earned cash. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve it. Guys and gals, THANK YOU so much for donating! I really do appreciate every penny! :D

    This year has flown by and Christmas is right around the corner, so I just wanted to say MERRY CHRISTMAS and I hope you all had a remarkable 2021! Let's hope 2022 is an even better year! 🙏

    Well, that's all I've got for now! Have a good one, guys, and until next time... Peace! ✌️